Northern Trust reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(6,455 total reviews)
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Michael OGrady

80% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Northern Trust has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,455 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northern Trust employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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6K reviews
4.0
Mar 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work Life Balance, speed of promotion

Cons

Salary could be higher, bonuses do not seem to reflect company performance

4.0
Mar 4, 2026

Culture has changed

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A great work life balance. People are very nice.

Cons

The company’s culture and values have noticeably shifted, and not in a positive direction. What once felt collaborative and trusting now feels increasingly controlled. Senior management closely monitors and micromanages in-office employees, creating a more tense and less supportive work environment. A renewed focus on trust and employee autonomy would go a long way in improving morale.

5.0
Mar 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong leadership, collaborative teams, meaningful projects, and growth opportunities

Cons

Like any growing organization, processes continue to evolve, but leadership is open to feedback and improvement.

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